18 Jul

ADAPT uncovers weight and body composition shifts in researchers during Antarctic expedition

During their 20th Antarctic expedition to the Czech J.G. Mendel Station on James Ross Island, young scientists experienced an average weight gain. This surprising finding comes from body measurements and 3D full-body and facial scans conducted before and after the expedition by Masaryk University, Faculty of Science anthropologists using the A.D.A.P.T. software platform.

12 Jul

For the first time in South Moravia, buffaloes are helping with the management of protected wetlands

Three domestic water buffaloes were released on Wednesday in the protected area of the Middle Reservoir of the Nové Mlýny Water Reserve. This is the first protected area in the South Moravia Region where these animals will help maintain a diverse mosaic of wetland vegetation. The introduction of long-term grazing of large herbivores in protected Natura 2000 wetlands is part of the LIFE in Salt Marshes project, whose main coordinator is the Masaryk University.

2 Jul

Changes to the enrolment of Common University Courses

From autumn 2024, MUNI will have enough so-called CORE courses. Therefore, a Common University Courses will be implemented across the entire university under conditions outlined by Pavel Lízal, Vice-Dean for undergraduate education.

27 Jun

From September with the new MUNI Study and Examination Regulations

Let us introduce the news valid from September: Oral exam only in the presence of three people, verbal evaluation of the course of the state exam or the possibility to have a representative from the faculty management during the non-public part of the resit period of the state exam.

18 Jun

The first pan-European database documents the decline in plant species diversity

Plant diversity in European forests, wetlands and grasslands is rapidly disappearing. This long-term trend is now confirmed by representative data. Botanists from Brno's Masaryk University, in cooperation with more than 250 scientists from most European countries, have collected an extensive data set, which makes it possible to reliably assess changes in flora, vegetation and natural habitats across the European continent.

17 Jun

Rector Bareš handed over decrees to the new Associate Professors

The ceremony of handing over the appointment decrees to the new Associate Professors took place in the refectory of the Augustinian Abbey on Mendel Square. Twenty-four Associate Professors were successfully habilitated at eight MU faculties, including Ondřej Caha, Jaroslav Hnilica and Petra Procházková Schrumpfová from our Faculty of Science. Congratulations!

13 Jun

Dean’s Awards 2024

Dean Tomáš Kašparovský has presented awards to the best students of the MU Faculty of Science. This year’s Dean’s Awards were presented to a total of ten laureates in the Best Student category in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree programme, and to eleven promising scientists in the Best Student category of the Doctoral study programme. Moreover, the award was also presented to three teams of fourteen outstanding students of the pregraduate and postgraduate programmes. Congratulations to all the winners!

12 Jun

The Faculty of Science replaces Bachelor's theses in chemistry with a final project

The Faculty of Science of Masaryk University is introducing an innovative way of completing Bachelor's studies, replacing the traditional Bachelor's thesis with a final project. This step addresses the need for a greater emphasis on experimental and creative activities, practical skills, and students' analytical thinking. The change now applies to the following programmes: Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemistry and Technology of Materials for Conservation – Restoration and Environment and Health. Students can also carry out their final projects during placements abroad, increasing international cooperation and mobility.